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9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$6,500
Average Mileage:
41,400 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace transmission (4 reports)
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2020 Ford Explorer transmission problems

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2020 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 152024

Explorer ST

  • CVT transmission
  • 111,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Absolutely ridiculous to have to replace a transmission in a car that is less than 5 years old with barely over 100K miles.

- Rachael A., Oxford, US

problem #3

Mar 122024

Explorer Limited 2.3L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,500 miles

Downshifting would yank passengers forward with force.

- Thomas W., Millville, NJ, US

problem #2

Feb 112024

Explorer Limited 2.3L-Liter Ecoboost ® I-4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,543 miles

The transmission was always a rough shifter, but that was announced even before it was available for sale. It gradually improved. But suddenly, the tranny banged, slammed, and shook when downshifting. The dealer picked it up and told me today (2/23) that a complete rebuild is needed.

- Thomas W., Millville, US

problem #1

Sep 142021

Explorer ST V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,388 miles

Purchased a 2020 Ford Explorer used from a dealership 6/24/2021. Two and a half months later on 09/14/2021 I was advised the transmission is "pouched / gone" and will likely need to be replaced. There should be a recall on this car.

- Lisa P., Terra Cotta, ON, Canada

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